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bewildering
UK
/bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
US
/bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
UK
/bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
US
/bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
Functions as an adjective formed from the present participle of the verb "bewilder"; takes comparative and superlative with more/most.
Translations
The instructions were bewildering.
Les instructions étaient déroutantes.
Additional translations
Definitions
The instructions for assembling the furniture were so bewildering that I had to call customer support for help.
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bewilderings
pl
UK
/bɪˈwɪl.dər.ɪŋ/
US
/bɪˈwɪl.dɚ.ɪŋ/
Gerund used as a noun meaning ‘the act or process of bewildering’.
Translations
The bewildering of the new rules lasted all morning.
La confusion provoquée par les nouvelles règles a duré toute la matinée.
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Definitions
His sudden resignation caused considerable bewildering among his colleagues.
bewildering
ing-form
bewildered
Past Simple
bewildered
Past Participle
bewildering
ing-form
UK
/bɪˈwɪldə/
US
/bɪˈwɪldər/
Translations
The complex instructions bewildered the new employee.
Les instructions complexes ont déconcerté le nouvel employé.
Additional translations
Definitions
The complex instructions bewildered the new employee.
bewildering
Present participle used adjectivally ("a bewildering maze").
Translations
The city’s bewildering street layout left visitors lost.
Le plan des rues déroutant de la ville a laissé les visiteurs perdus.
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The city’s bewildering street layout left visitors lost.
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She looked utterly bewildered after hearing the news.